Georgia U20

26 - 50

Full Time

New Zealand U20

Georgia U20 vs New Zealand U20

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Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gela Kheladze bursts through to advance the Georgia U20 attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Codemeru Vai bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.

79'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to New Zealand U20.

78'

Yellow Card

Shalva Aptsiauri (Georgia U20) is shown a yellow card

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Taha Kemara took full advantage.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Nikoladze getting some game time.

72'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Guram Ganiashvili being replaced.

72'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tornike Ghaniashvili getting some game time.

72'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Rati Zazadze being replaced.

72'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jordi Viljoen getting some game time.

71'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand U20 results in a try for Che Clark

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Che Clark took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Harry Godfrey.

70'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Gela Kheladze coming on.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Vazha Mikadze coming off.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Tamaz Tchamiashvili coming on.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Basa Khonelidze coming off.

68'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Che Clark coming on.

67'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Peter Lakai coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Aleksandre Jigauri coming on.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Davit Khuroshvili coming off.

66'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Codemeru Vai coming on.

65'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Aki Tuivailala coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The New Zealand U20 supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Godfrey goes through the gap.

64'

Petre Khutsishvili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

The Georgia U20 pack has powered over for Basa Khonelidze to score the try.

62'

New Zealand U20 sub Hunter Fahey comes onto the field.

62'

Ben Ake departs for New Zealand U20.

62'

New Zealand U20 sub Xavi Taele comes onto the field.

61'

Ajay Faleafaga departs for New Zealand U20.

61'

New Zealand U20 sub Raymond Tuputupu comes onto the field.

61'

Jack Taylor departs for New Zealand U20.

61'

Giorgi Mamaiashvili comes on for Georgia U20.

57'

Sergo Abramishvili leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Petre Khutsishvili kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Irakli Aptsiauri from scoring as they record the try for Georgia U20.

56'

Malakai Hala comes on.

51'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Malachi Wrampling-Alec (New Zealand U20) is shown a yellow card

51'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Aptsiauri getting some game time.

49'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Badri Tsikhistavi being replaced.

49'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sergo Abramishvili getting some game time.

48'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Mamaiashvili being replaced.

48'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cooper Flanders getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey being replaced.

48'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Hunter Fahey coming on.

43'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Cooper Flanders coming off.

43'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Giorgi Mamaiashvili coming on.

40'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Sergo Abramishvili coming off.

40'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Luka Khorbaladze coming on.

40'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Luka Tsirekidze coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Petre Khutsishvili adds the two points for Georgia U20.

40'

Try

The Georgia U20 maul pushes over the tryline as Basa Khonelidze scores.

39'

Yellow Card

Ben Ake (New Zealand U20) is shown a yellow card

37'

Conversion

Petre Khutsishvili does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Georgia U20 ends with a try for Vazha Mikadze.

32'

Tornike Kakhoidze sets up the try.

32'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand U20 ends with a try for Noah Hotham.

27'

Ajay Faleafaga played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Caleb Tangitau breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Peter Lakai as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Peter Lakai breaches the defence.

25'

Cooper Flanders played a key part in that try.

25'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Malachi Wrampling-Alec getting some game time.

24'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Morrison being replaced.

24'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Caleb Tangitau leads to a try for New Zealand U20

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand U20 results in a try for Will Stodart

A gap opened in the defence and Will Stodart took full advantage.

Noah Hotham played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Caleb Tangitau

That's a great try assist by Ajay Faleafaga.

The defensive line has been broken as Ajay Faleafaga goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Georgia U20 v New Zealand U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 14th July 2023, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand U20 win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

78'

26 - 50

Aptsiauri

26 - 43

78'

Kemara

71'

26 - 43

Clark

70'

26 - 41

Kemara

65'

26 - 36

Khonelidze

26 - 33

62'

Khutsishvili

21 - 33

57'

Aptsiauri

19 - 33

56'

Wrampling-Alec

51'

14 - 33

Half Time

Khutsishvili

14 - 33

40'

Khonelidze

12 - 33

39'

Ake

37'

7 - 33

Khutsishvili

7 - 33

33'

Mikadze

5 - 33

32'

Kemara

28'

0 - 33

Hotham

27'

0 - 31

Kemara

26'

0 - 26

Lakai

25'

0 - 24

Tangitau

16'

0 - 19

Kemara

10'

0 - 14

Stodart

0 - 12

Kemara

0 - 7

Tangitau

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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Georgia U20 vs All Blacks U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Georgia U20 face off against All Blacks U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Final on Fri 14th July 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

All Blacks U20 won the last encounter but All Blacks U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with All Blacks U20 in 2nd and All Blacks U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Georgia U20 vs All Blacks U20 Squads

The official squads for Georgia U20 vs All Blacks U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.